Nuno Bettencourt Stops by the Studio! 

Rick and nuno need a series, great chemistry

You two should really consider doing a podcast together. Tons of knowledge, and fun to listen to. Maybe when Nuno stops touring, if that ever happens.

Rick! We were the “old people” (your age) who approached Nuno at the VIP “Sound Check Experience” at Hard Rock Sacramento. We told him that we “discovered” Extreme for the first time through your amazing interview (yes, really!) We are long time subscribers to your channel, but I told Nuno that he was the best interview - ever! I also told him that we now have all of their albums & love their music. He told all the other guys right there in front of us, “They found us through Beato!” They seemed very pleased to hear this. All of the guys were very kind, humble, and gracious with all the fans there. They played a great show & they were definitely “all in”. We were so excited to see this latest interview. Nuno told us that you were a genuinely nice guy - and that you “tricked” him into playing at the first interview! Rock on, Nuno- you are the greatest! THANK YOU RICK for everything that you do.❤

We seriously need a video series called “Nuno and Rick react to tunes they love” just you guys playing bits of tunes and reacting. Watching you guys on this is so much fun… like a combination of Bill and Ted, Wayne and Garth, and Beavis and Butthead.. this is easily one of the best videos you’ve ever made. It’s loose and focused all at once.

Nuno is every interviewer's dream: he just keeps talking, and delivering.... - thx Rick for bringing him back

I can listen to Nuno chat with Rick for hours. This was awesome.

Nuno is so freaking cool and genuine. Could listen to him for hours

The chemistry between these 2 is so cool...i would listen to hours of them talking...

That story about 12yo nuno... absolutely priceless... took me back when i was a little kid and all my phantasies were so real. Beautiful story.

Amazing that Nuno would just drop in. That is what a friend would do. Thank you Nuno and Rick for sharing!!

Love that they (we) are all EVH fans…RIP…

I love Nuno. He’s one of my all time favs. Pure brilliance…

I want this to be a never-ending thing. Nuno and Rick together is the greatest collab ever.

Hope this isn't offensive but I told my wife that your channel Rick Beato is like Graham Norton for myself. It's a fantastic channel that privileges it's esoteric audience with a distanced physicality as if you've just had an encounter with one of your idles first hand. Like playing a support gig before one of the bands you're enamoured with and the guitarist comes over to chew the fat with you. I've had those experiences but your channel is sharing this with a new or old aspiring musician. It's an amazing privilege and so encouraging to see where you've taken your RU-vid channel. What a treasure you are Rick.

A Beato/Nuno podcast would be epic. 30 minutes a week, recorded remotely from wherever you each are in the world. That would probably be a record breaking music podcast, honestly.

One of your best Rick. Love Nuno. Could listen to you both for hours.

"...so they heard the cassette?.." 😂😂 classic Nuno. You gotta have him on more Rick! 😂👍👍

Saw Nuno play just a couple of weeks ago in SoCal. Man, I can’t properly articulate how great he is at his craft, and how great his showmanship is. He’s so fun to watch. One of the all time greats. 🤟🏼

What I think makes Mr. Bettencourt so endearing to us fans is that not only does he have NO PROBLEM giving Edward Van Halen proper due as a massive inspiration, friend and to keep his name alive, but he also makes no apologies to anyone for it either. Since 1978 when all of us walked around with that "wtf is THAT??!!" look on our dumbfounded faces from the debut Van Halen album coming out, Nuno never wants any of us.... or even himself.... to ever forget that "wtf is THAT??!!" feeling. The Van Halen invasion is a time-stamp in my life too and one that also wishes it could have continued on a little longer. Thank you Nuno for being, well, Nuno, thank you Nuno for being very human, and thank you Nuno for playing YOUR ass off in your own "wtf is THAT??!!!" inspirational right too. I know I speak for many, but last, thank you King Edward for making our ears bleed and smoke with your ferocious, jaw-dropping and magnificent gifts for all of us to enjoy-- especially turned up to Spinal Tap 11. You are sorely missed and that is another "wtf?" moment time-stamped in my life too. May King Edward shred in peace.

This is the coolest interview I've ever heard! Two dudes hangin' talkin music. Just like we musicians and music lovers do!

I could listen these two with this casual banter, laughter and humor or hours........

Passion, taste, groove, in time, choice you make, like honey, touch, velvet paper, feel, dangerous musician sorcery,. Nuno is now my favorite musician. Just a fabulous interview, thank you, Rick.

I wish you would ask everyone about their hearing. HOW could you play loud for 38 years and not have ringing or hearing loss? Nuno best interview....the guy gets it and is SO real for a rockstar. He NAILED the drum talk...spot on.

This has got to the best beato interview...these two are like best friends chatting

Thank you Rick. Nuno makes me laugh hysterically 😂❤. I love his interviews. He is incredibly talented and has the best stories. The new album woke us all up. You guys should do a weekly podcast.

With all due respect to everyone Rick has interviewed, is anyone as passionate as Nuno is? I could listen to he and Rick talk music all day long!

Everyone that knows Rick's channel is the quintessential of reviews, knowledge and everything music... High 5!

The friendship you and Nuno have is the best! This is what makes your conversations with Nuno so unique. He is naturally who he is, when he is on your channel, chatting with you! Thank you for giving us this. Nuno rarely gives us this side of him and you bring it out so easily! Thank you so much.

Nuno is awsome. Such a cool and real dude

OH yeahhhhh! Gotta love some Nuno Bettencourt. How funny that he says someone "discovered" him through seeing him on Rick Beato's channel. I'm glad I was there for Extreme in real-time as a Gen X'er. Good music times!

Nuno is my favorite uncle, never can get tired of hearing him talk and telling us these amazing stories

This was one of the best lives! Nuno had so much personality! He seems to adore Rick, so there’s that! I just love this. Nuno has a million stories, seems like!

Nuno is truly an artist. Appreciate his candour, he's been an overnight sensation for almost 50 years. Can't wait to hear him live

To be honest, the "Get the funk out" solo is the best of all times! How it starts, then when you think it's "peaking", it just goes off on another level and leaves you stunned....👌🏼🔥🎸🤘🏼🎸

Man, the chemistry between you guy's is like long time buddies; I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it... Talk about kindred spirits! And the way you both attacked the topics was so entertaining! Thank you, Rick, for inviting Nuno Bettencourt to the studio, I not only loved the topics but, gain some information as well. Awesome interview! I Loved it, Loved it, Loved it! Hope you guy's stay in touch and benefit from the communications. I LOVED WHEN BOTH OF YOU WERE LISTENING TO TRACKS AND NUNO WAS NODING NO AND YOU WAS NODING YES... LOL 55:16

"They heard the cassette?" had me laughing out loud! And "We've got stuff from the 1900's!" I laughed so much with this convo!!! Nuno's such a great storyteller with a massive sense of humor and humility!! This was such an enjoyable conversation to hear! Thank you so much, guys! Watching you two enjoying listening to the drums was like all of us "regular" people!! Nuno is such an extraordinary talent, a treasure, and a pleasure! Rick, thank you so much for this! Nuno is a GOAT!

Saw him last night in Jacksonville. Fantastic.

Saw Xtreme for the first time last Saturday (03/10/2024), in St Petesburg, Fl. Living Colour opened for them (I'm actually a huge Living Colour fan, drove 4 hours from Miami just for the sake of seeing LC for the 15th time) I was totally mind blown by Nuno and the band. And on top of his playing, he's an amazing host and master of ceremony. Great show, those guys are on their prime.

This heaven! Nuno is so exact about drumming, happy making. Rick well…🙏🏼🍀

Nuno isn't simply an awesome guitarist, but one helluva an awesome person, this review has kept me glued to watching it..

Love to listen to Nuno and Rick go back and forth. I’m a Nuno obsessed guitarist so I’m partial. ❤

So cool watching Nuno and Rick. It seems these guys like to hang out with eachother. I watched this last night until l feel asleep smiling and dreaming about guitar solos. Such a happy moment.

Rick and Nuno are two cool dudes to watch/listen to, such a good rapport you guys have. And Nuno always paying respects and sharing stories about Edward makes me super happy. Shred on dude!

Nothing like an interview about playing that makes you pick up your guitar and start playing, great job!

I have a good friend who was the bass player for a new pop rock guy in the late 70s who EVERYBODY knows ( won't say the name, but he was from IN) that told me "stop thinking and just F*&%ing play". Good to hear that works for Nuno and many others. I have alot of work to do now.

You should have an interview with Nuno once per month.

Nuno is so special. Too smart to be true, so funny and passionate about everything. There is some kind of sadness deep in his eyes...it's my personal perception but what do I know. Maybe he's just tired. Extraordinary musician!!! Love ya'Nuno !!! ❤

The Brian worship is so welcomed and enjoyed. Thank you both, I’ve been screaming this exact stuff from the mountain tops my entire life…and was able to tell Brian in person 😎🤛🏻🙌🏻

I'm genuinely blown away by Death On Two Legs. Thank you Nuno for the recommendation! Extremes III Sides To Every Story charged my musical DNA. It changed my life. I'm so glad you guys are getting the appreciation you deserve. I'm glad new fans are coming to you! Rick, excellent conversation! Congrats on crossing 4 mil!

Thank you so much Rick for bringing us closer to our idols. Nuno is the most genuine rockstar ever.

Nuno’s got it. It’s all in your head. Being relaxed and ready is the best way to perform in the zone!

Spot on about music in the car!

Ok let me say one stupid thing... there is something magic happening only on the Rick's channel: two f**ing BIG stars and pros and artists of the music scene (each one in his area) are talking like two school buddies that are crazy for music and rock and gear and records (but with all the know-how they have!). The genuine enthusiasm and passion in each word and in the faces and in the eyes... wow... it's like you are there and are listening Eruption for the first time with them!!! And... to me... this is what make Nuno (apart the f*ing monster gutarist and musician he is) a no-age musician and Rick the best music's ambassador in the whole YT. Tnx both guys!

I wouldn’t be upset if you guys decide to meet more regularly to have these talks…I can listen you guys talk about music for hours!!! So cool and interesting! ❤🎉

We need a Nuno and Rick podcast 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻!!!

Cant help noticing that you've passed 4 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS. Congratulations Rick.

I feel like I'm sitting with them. I love having these conversations with music minded friends! . Love it!

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better after the first interview, you get Nuno on again! He is such an interesting and inspiring person. His energy and passion make me want to just go out there and create my own art fearlessly. Thank you so much, Rick and Nuno!

BRILLIANT!!! You gotta do more light night conversation pieces. Love It!!!

Beginning of the vidio truly love when talking about warm up & practicing because when we get older we need that break or you'll just get burnt out. YES IM OLD SCHOOL TOO😂😂😂😂😂

Yes!!! Loving this. 2 gentlemen clearly like each other. Respect.

This is probably my favourite Rick Beato interview so far. The passion for the intricate detail of music composition/playing/ physicality by Rick and Nuno is awe inspiring.

You 2 guys are a modern Bill and Ted. Make something BIG together. We need you!!

2 Things: Thing the First: This was a joy to watch. You guys have a great dynamic and the conversation was quite engaging. Thing the Second: Rick, We *need* that Prophet Song vid! One of my family's favorite Queen songs. We feel it's criminally ignored. (And if you have it, Bicycle Race would be amazing to discuss in terms of composition/arrangment. Maybe also Good Company with that deacy amp Temperence Seven homage at the end.)

More nuno interviews!! One of the best rock guitarists when it comes to perfect mix of attitude/technique/musicality.

I love listening to Nuno talk and tell stories

THIS was the discussion of the century. Feeling blessed ❤

WOW, Nuno is such great fun when he's hanging in your studio! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

Nuno is always a riot in interviews. You never know what he will say to questions. Kind of like his playing. I am proud to have Extreme as a band come from Massachusetts.

I feel like the way Nuno converses is a window into how his guitar playing works and how his mind and body work together to execute functions. It's almost as if he is discovering what he going to say several seconds into the future while he just allows his voice to carry out the plans that have been made several seconds ago. I would bet that a brain scan would show a highly-developed, highly active hippocampus. Also - Watch the eyes - the eye's are always darting around while navigating through thoughts, which I think indicates that the visual/spatial parts of the brain are being used quite heavily to process the ideas and stories. However, he's still very able to stay engaged with Rick through use of body language even if the eye contact is heavily intermittent.

I'm not a musician and know very little about the technical side of music, but I could listen to these two talk about music all day long. They bring out the human side and the soul of it. And such great stories, too.

This guy is so captivating in this setting , both extremely entertaining and informative

Man, I love your interviews! I just wanted to say thank you! You bring people who we've loved and admired for years, but we had never had the chance to meet and see in such a personal and natural atmosphere. Thank you once again!

Thank-you Nuno & Rick for sharing your insightful conversation 💟

Nuno is the man! Thank you Rick!

Ahh Rick this was so much fun to watch. Nuno is hilarious. The two of you talking together just flows so effortlessly. Keep up the amazing work you’re doing.

Fawking NUNO!!! I'm laughing, I'm crying, I'm excited from his excitement, I'm viscerally moved by his descriptions of drums and guitars and Aja, and I'm encouraged by his humaness!! Thank you both for this WONDERFUL interview! I barely missed the live, dang it! Nuno, you exude that same joy for music that Eddie did! Rock on! Have fun at the concert! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

This is the only musician that I really like listening to! Not only at his instrument, but speaking! I could listen to Nuno telling stories for days!

Rick, Love that Nuno speaks of King's X in sort of a reverent mythical way. You should have King's X on! They are so underrated. And yes...a ton of grunge band talk about Brain Mat and Ty Tabor

This is such a great conversation. I’ve seen so many Nuno interviews and have never heard that Ozzy cassette story. Amazing.

two highly talented, extremely skilled, handsome older men! Love you two!

THIS IS A HANG!!

I love the chemistry of you two talking music. It’s really a treat to watch you two.

This channel keeps reaching new heights. Fantastic hang with two of the best.

The meeting of two great minds. The energy and enthusiasm is so infectious. 🖤

Awesome interview Rick, you and nuno have an awesome friendship chemistry 👍👍

So much information in such an epic interview!!!

Nuno is the shit. He seems so genuine.

Brilliant stuff, Nuno's passion for music is blaringly obvious and infectious!

What a great talent and wonderful person. Rock On Nuno😊

good times. thx Rick and Nuno. cheers

Awesome conversation guys! The 8 track tape memories.. classic.

You guys! I feel as if I am back in my big brothers room with him and his friends talking music (you know, the little sister that you had to kick out all the time). Lovely, just lovely! ❤

Nice to hear Phil Rudd get some love. I don’t think I can properly define the term “feel” when it comes to drumming, but when I listen to AC/DC I know I’m hearing and feeling it.

You know Nuno is portuguese because of the way he uses is hands to talk! Amazing guitar player and amazing talker.

Beautiful moment when they're both listening to eruption so intensely.

I love your interviews with Nuno. He's such a real dude. I'll watch ANYTIME you get him on. Sometimes, more than once, like when you have shorts with him. Yeah, I watched the whole thing already, but I'll watch another snippet of Nuno anytime.

I had the privilege to see Nuno this past Saturday at the Ryman..... 2 hours of greatness!!!! Thank you Nuno!

please interview Vernon Reid!

Amazing ❤